High School Counselors Conference 2015

Eve NighswongerDirector, Workforce

Development

Sonoma County Economic Outlook +

Career Technical Education Update

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Sonoma County Industry Employment Projections 2010 - 2020

Information

Financial Activities

Education + Health

Services

Trade, Transportat

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Manufacturing

Leisure & Hospitality

Professional &

Business Services

Construction

Economic Outlook

Projections for the County’s Economy

• Recovery will strengthen through 2015• Low unemployment = youth employment ops• Hospitality + Tourism remains the largest sector• Construction + Manufacturing growing fast• Healthcare + Education + Public Services highest % of 55+• Education: HS: 86%; BA/BS: 32%; Advanced degrees: 12%

Career Pathways Trust Grant:

Northern California Career Pathways Alliance (NCCPA)

• (6) counties: Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, Mendocino, Lake• Partnering HS + COE + CC + Industry• Increase # of career pathways: HS - CC• Strengthen HS-CC articulation + Credit by Exam (CBE) outcomes

• Expand concurrent enrollment opportunities• Coordinate work-based learning for students + teachers

CTE UPDATE• Hospitality: developing internships• Electronics transforming to into Mechatronics• Machine Tool changing up to Advanced Manufacturing• Apprenticeships expanding: Roofing, Electrical, Plumbing/HVAC• New HS-SRJC articulation: Photoshop• Continue Credit by Exam (CBE): CHLD, IT, Video, Auto/Diesel• Increase HSCE opportunities• Sustainable Ag Summer Academy• Summer Health Career Institute

2014 Workforce Development SurveyThis survey was designed to provide local education and training organizations with a comprehensive assessment of employer needs.

Work ExperienceLearn. Earn. Achieve• May repeat + earn up to 16.0 units• Work 75 hours for each unit earned• CSU transferable• Instructor meets twice w/student + supervisor at work site• 4 learning objectives + 4 hours activities + 3 page paper• $8 handbook• Customer service + communication + teamwork + adaptability• = 21st Century Skills for Success!

Thank you, Counselors, for all you do!